News Jul to Dec 2017

28.12.2017

Telecom infrastructure: DoT to set up dedicated ecosystem for testing 5G technologies:With an aim to encourage indigenous research and development in technologies and equipment pertaining to the fifth generation of mobile telephony, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has firmed up plans to set up a 5G test bed that will be anchored by Indian Institute of Technology, Madras. For the same, the DoT has sought an amount of Rs 35 crore in the second batch of supplementary demands for grants for 2017-18. According to a DoT official, the test bed is expected to be operational within the next six months.A news from Indian Express..

Telecom companies seek compensation post 2G case verdict

for incurred losses:With the 2G special trial court acquitting all the accused in the spectrum case, telecom companies are gearing up to seek compensation from the government for the losses they incurred when their licences were cancelled by the Supreme Court in 2012. These include Videocon Telecommunications, Dubai-based Khaitan Holdings, and serial entrepreneur and the owner of STel-C Sivasankaran.“We have already filed a refund application in TDSAT, which was disposed of and also have filed for International Arbitration for all the money that was put into the company via our Mauritius based companies,” Khaitan Holdings said in response to a detailed questionnaire by Express. “Since it’s vacation time and all legal councils are on holiday, we are still to get advice on our next step forward,” it added.

A news from Indian Express…

BSNL, MTNL merger only way to give them fighting chance: Panel

A parliamentary panel looking into state-run telecom firms, currently struggling with competition from the private sector and losses, has recommended that BSNL and MTNL be merged in order to give them a “fighting chance” at survival — a merged company is expected to give it the clout necessary to take on the might of private sector. The 43rd report of the Committee on Petitions tabled in the Lok Sabha, the panel pointed out that “for the long-term survival and success of MTNL and BSNL, their merger would only be a viable proposition – in view of the fact that their merger would give both the entities a chance for competition against the emerging consolidated private sector players. A news from Indian Express…..

The case filed by MTNL in Hon’ble High Court of Mumbai against United Forum of MTNL Unions and Associations and others came for hearing to day in the late afternoon.Advocate representing MTNL has pleaded to secure directions from Hon’ble Court to impose restrictions on the agitations launched by the employees to press for their demands.This is vehemently opposed by the advocates representing various organisations of MTNL employees. Advocates on the employees’ side argue that MTNL is a Govt. owned company and it has yet to comply with the instructions of the statutory authority to pay for full DA neutralization w.e.f. 1.1.2007. DOT can not run away from its responsibility of ensuring that its erstwhile employees get full DA neutralization. This is mandatory and thereby not negotiable. It is also informed to Hon’ble High Court that DOT withdrew huge amount from MTNL’s coffer on various heads and at various occasions. So DOT should come forward as hinted earlier.o this Hon’be High Court asked for clear statement from DOT’s advocate. DOT’s advocate pleads for more time to seek further instructions from DOT.Time is granted. Next hearing will take place in the New Year 23rd.January .

18.12.2017

The representatives of United Forum of MTNL Unions and Associations have met Shri P. K. Purwar, CMD/ MTNL today ( 16/12/2017 ). We discussed about the DOT’s help in implementing DA neutralization @78.2% as on 1.1.2007 as well as prospect of pay revision and pension revision. We have apprised CMD that as apparent from the affidavit filed by DOT in Hon’ble High Court, Mumbai, it’s response to MTNL’s proposal for providing fund for implementation of 78.2% is little short of negative. DOT has stated to Ho’ble High Court that DPE does not permit such funding. We are afraid that this will be a severe road block before the Committee constituted by DOT. CMD’s assessment is different in this respect. He informs that the Committee has been formed following his meeting with Hon’ble MOS( C ) and he is hopeful about its outcome. We have requested CMD to provide expepeditiously to the Committee “some inputs” asked for by the Committee from MTNL to avoid delay. He has assured to look into this.

Corporate office wrote a letter to GM (Admin) Delhi and Mumbai unit for submitting the vacancies /working strength of Sr. Manager /DE (Telecom) for starting process of DPC for promotion to same.Please click here for copy of letter.

15.12.2017

Much Awaited case with reference to RULE-206 has come up for hearing on 12th and 13th December 2017in Supreme Court . Hon’ble Supreme Court has upheld the seniority as per Rule-206 in accordance to the order of its judgment of April-2000. The promotion of 45 executives will be protected and rest of the executives’ seniority and promotion will be given as per provision of Rule-206 and arrears will be paid w.e.f. 01.01.2018. The case of MTNL in the same regard will be heard in Feb-2018. The Detail order is still awaited.The case of 147 candidates who claimed their seniority in the year of 1991-92 because they have passed the TES Gr. b. qualifying cum competitive examination in 2000 and 2003 has been dismissed by Supreme Court.

14.12.2017

Appeal with respect to Para 206 implementation in concerned, the recommendations of the expert committee headed by Hon’ble Justice Ramamurti will be listed on 14.12.2017 before the Supreme court final hearing.

14.12.2017

United Forum meets DOT Officers on 13/12/2017:

The representatives of United Forum of MTNL Unions and Associations, Delhi met Shri S. K.Jain, DDG(Estt.) and Shri Pawan Gupta, Director (SU) of DOT. Tried to know the Terms and Conditions of the Committee formed by DOT on the issue of Demands of MTNL Unions and Associations. We also wanted to know the time period by which the Committee is expected to give recommendations / suggestions.

The following impressions we could gather from the discussion :-

Only one preliminary meeting was held so far on 28/11/2017. “Some inputs” have been asked for from MTNL.

The Committee may examine the issue of 78.2% DA neutralization and other issues like pay/pension revision in MTNL where DOT may be required to be involved.

No time period is decided yet. In the course of examining the issues, consultation with the Department of Expenditures and other concerned departments may be needed.

The issue of equalizing pay scales of the comparable cadres of MTNL/BSNL will be figured in the deliberations of the Committee.

It is too early to find out whether the recommendations of some other committee for revival of MTNL will be clubbed with the recommendations of this Committee.

DOT seems to be interested to weigh the proceedings of Hon’ble High Court of Mumbai before deciding anything. Next hearing of Hon’ble Mumbai High Court case will be held on 19/12/2017.

As per officers, DOT is quite open mind in examining the issues related to the demands.

13.12.2017

Circle Secretary Sh. S.P.S.Yadav wrote a letter to PGM(WS) unit , requesting him for an inquiry into poor quality purchase of 299 Industrial ACs for cooling BTS between 2012 to 2014. These ACs were purchased on higher cost and their performance is not as per standard.Click here for the copy of the letter.

12.12.2017

Consequent upon unfortunate decision of suspension of Sh. Madan Singh DE BSS (WS) Center taken by Management of WS unit, Association leader Sh. Ashok Kaushik GS and Sh. P.C.Sarswat Senior Vice president Delhi met on 11.12.2017 with PGM (WS) Sh. Harvesh Bhatia . He assured that the issue will be resolved by Sh. Arun Marwah GM BSS (WS) on his joining tomorrow.

Today on 12.12.2017 , again Sh. S.P.S. Yadav CS , Sh. P.C.Sarswat Senior Vice President Delhi and Sh. Ajay Kumar FS Delhi met with Sh. Harvesh Bhatia , PGM (WS) in presence of Sh. Arun Marwah GM BSS (WS). After a long deliberation it was assured by PGM and GM that matter is under sympathetic consideration of administration. After completing official formalities the decision will be taken accordingly keeping in view the limited resources and field conditions.

It is hopefully understood that the said orders will be revoked very shortly.

MTNL, with presence only in Mumbai and Delhi, wants to start new 4G network in the two cities while expanding its 3G base. The ailing company, which posted Rs 2,000 crore loss in 2016-17, has admitted that it has obsolete fixed line technology that was inducted 25 years ago and its mobile network has quality issues.

Heavily subsidised by the government, the telecom company chalked out a revival plan when the NDA government was actively considering disinvestment in loss-making central public sector undertakings. A News from Hindustan times…..

The case in Bombay High Court was heard today. Shri. A.K. Kaushik appeared as Counsel on behalf of United Forum. DoT filed an affidavit regarding financial implications. Copy was given to all respondents. Case was adjourned to 19/12/2017. Click here for the copy of DoT’s affidavit Page1, Page2 & Page3 Letter by MTNL on Financial Implications. UF MEETS. DOT OFFICIALS at New Delhi: The representatives of United Forum meets Shri Sunil Kumar, DG ( Telecom) and Shri Pawan Gupta, Director ( SU ) today. We discussed about prospect of DA neutralization @ 78.2% w.e.f. 1.1.2007 in MTNL. We expressed our anguish and frustration about ongoing denial mode adopted by DOT and MTNL. Our pointed question is that how can one accept a situation in the Govt’s owned set up where very basic issues like DA neutralization and periodical Pay and Pension revision are denied on one pretext or the other. To this, DG ( Telecom ) is visibly sympathetic and concerned. He is of firm opinion that some way out needs to be evolved to sort out such issues.

05.12.2017

Case filed by MTNL against United Forum, Delhi and others came today ( 5/12/2017) before Hon’ble Delhi High . Case is adjourned to 19/2/2018 when it will come to Jt. Registrar, Delhi High Court for completion of filing ( if any ) and pleading. Com. A K Kaushik, Adv. appeared on behalf of U F, Delhi.

29.11.2017

Our case against LICE for promotion from E2 to E3 was on list for hearing in CAT on 29.11.2017 but it could not be heard and next date of hearing has been given as 31st Jan. 2018.

28.11.2017

MTNL Corporate Office called for vacancy position in DM(Telecom/Finance/Civil) at E3 Grade and DGM(F/Tel) at E6 grade as on 31.3.2017 for conducting DPC for regular promotion to these positions. Click here for copy of the letters issued by Corporate Office DM(T), DM(F), DGM(T), DGM(F) &SE(Civil/Electrical).

22.11.2017

Information updated as of 30 October, 2017 by Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises (India) on Public Sector Undertakings in India (List) states that MTNL is listed as holding Navratna Status. Click here for the list.

DoT Constituted a Committee to examine demands raised by United Forum of MTNL Unions and Associations as a result of Orders issued by the Hon’ble Bombay High Court wherein DoT was directed to take appropriate decisions jointly with Department of PSE and to communicate its decision on or before 15.12.2017 on neutralization of 78.2% IDA wef 1.1.2007 and payment of arrears thereon. Click here for the composition of committee.

The suit filed by MTNL Mumbai against United Forum and others was heard today, 7.11.2017 by Bombay High Court.

DoT counsel presented that MTNL is a incipient (developing / becoming) sick unit and all the liabilities including 78.2% IDA arrears has to be considered by DPE.

At this stage all three counsels of Unions and Associations said 78.2% IDA is an admitted liability and MTNL has not been declared as sick unit.

H’ble judge asked DoT counsel to submit their reply regarding their commitment to extent financial assistance to MTNL within 4 weeks. DoT counsel asked for six weeks time for the same.

All counsels of Unions & Associations said that the issue of 78.2% is pending for so many years . MTNL Board with its approval for payment of 78.2% IDA for its employees forwarded a proposal to DoT for providing financial assistance in December 2016. Hence much time should not be given to DoT.

But H’ble Judge acceeded to the request of DoT counsel and gave 6 weeks to submit reply in this regard and fixed next date of hearing on 19.12.2017.

Com. A.K.Kaushik appeared as our counsel in this case.

06.11.2017

Representatives of United Forum of Unions and Associations of MTNL Com. M.K.Bhagchi, Convener, United Forum, Com. V.P.Bharadwaj, JGS, TEAM Delhi, Com. Rajeev Kumar, AGS, TEAM, Com. K.R.Yadav, Circle President, TEAM Delhi and Com. SPS, Yadav, Circle Secretary, TEAM Delhi met Shri. Sivaselvan, Addl Secretary (T) and discussed our pending issues in MTNL. Shri. Pawan Gupta, Director (PSU) was also present in the meeting. From an hour long thorough discussions it appears as follows.1) The proposal for provision of financial assistance to MTNL to meet out the expected expenditure required to pay for DA neutralization of 78.2% wef 1.1.2007 has been sent to MoS(C) who is now to take the call.

2) It seems, the issue of financial assistance is clubbed with the proposal of revival of MTNL which involves proposal of reduction of age for retirement as well as VRS for the employees. We have strongly objected to this.

3) As regards to Pay and Pension revision he maintained silence but hinted that some considerations are on the foot at the level of member finance.

1) The proposal for provision of financial assistance to MTNL to meet out the expected expenditure required to pay for DA neutralization of 78.2% wef 1.1.2007 has been sent to MoS(C) who is now to take the call.

2) It seems, the issue of financial assistance is clubbed with the proposal of revival of MTNL which involves proposal of reduction of age for retirement as well as VRS for the employees. We have strongly objected to this.

3) As regards to Pay and Pension revision he maintained silence but hinted that some considerations are on the foot at the level of member finance.

27.10.2017

Unlimited BSNL 4G Mobile Plan For Micromax Bharat 1 Phone: Telecom brand’s BSNL 4G mobile plan, a new product launched in the market with impressive features. Now, this 4G Plan is open to customers under prepaid to get a great feel with unlimited voice calls and data.

Recently BSNL joins the hands with Micromax mobile and launched new Bharat-1 a standard feature phone. The new device launches by Shri Manoj Sinha MOC and Aruna Sundararajan, Secretary to MOE & IT Government of India. A news from BSNL TELE Services…..

1) PMO reviews telecom industry, projects..

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held a review meeting with Telecom Secretary Aruna Sundararajan to take stock of projects and updates on the telecom industry.

Sources close to the development told BusinessLine that various issues were discussed, including BharatNet, mobile connectivity in the North-East and the state of the operators.

“A number of issues and topics were discussed to understand the status of the industry and the progress on the projects undertaken by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT),” said a senior government official, requesting anonymity.

The official said the PMO takes such review meetings time to time as these projects are important and would benefit the common man and provide a host of services, including financial inclusion in rural areas.

Sources said that since Digital India is one of the key projects of this government, the Prime Minister is keen to know the progress of the BharatNet project, as it aims to connect 2.50 lakh gram panchayats (GPs) through broadband by March 2019.

The first phase of the BharatNet project is still going on, and around 80,000 GPs have so far been provided with broadband connectivity, sources said. A news from Business Line….

2)Trai makes way for internet telephony, call from Wi-Fi. : You may soon be able to make calls to any mobile or landline number using your home, office or public Wi-Fi — even if you do not have any signal on your smartphone — with telecom regulator Trai giving its nod to internet telephony.The move — being opposed by older telecom companies — will be particularly beneficial for making voice calls even when there are no mobile signals in some area or when the conventional network is patchy (which often leads to poor and disturbed call quality.) A news from TOI…

Govt. plans four-fold increase in minimum internet speed in country to 2 mbps: The government has started working towards boosting the minimum-mandated internet speed in the country to 2 mbps and more from the existing 512 kbps, reports the Economic Times.India tops a list of 23 major internet-using countries as the nation where most people denied having a life without the world wide web. The government’s move is in line with its digital India vision that includes initiatives such as smart cities, digital India programmes, digital payments, and 5G services.According to the report, Telecom Secretary Aruna Sundararajan affirmed the government was aware of slow internet speed experienced by internet users in many parts of the country. A news from Money control….Please click here for link to news..

13.10.2017

Petition by MTNL against United Forum and others was heard by Hon’ble High Court on 10.10.17 and Court directed DoT defendant to submit DoT’s final response to the proposal as submitted by it dated 18.8.2017 to RLC during proceedings against United Forum of Unions and Associations Mumbai. In view of this United Forum agrees to differ agitation further. Click here for the Court Order dated 10.10.2017 released today. Com. A.K.Kaushik, GS, TEAM appeared in the High Court as Counsel for United Forum of Unions and Associations of MTNL, Mumbai in this case.

13.10.2017

MTNL, BSNL revival on cards? This is what Narendra Modi government is planning: For the revival of state-owned, loss-making telecom firms MTNL and BSNL, the government is now toying with the idea of merging the wireless business of the former with the latter. A news from Financial Express….Please click here for link to news.

14.10.2017

Petition filed by MTNL management against United forum & others was heard today 10/10/17.DoT/ MTNL management pleaded that 78.2% IDA neutralization matter is already pending with Regional Labour commissioner (RLC) Mumbai & DoT has already committed that matter is under active consideration of Government of India. Honourable court has directed DoT/ MTNL to give details of active consideration before court on 3/11/17.Thus mounting pressure on DoT/ MTNL for resolving the issue of 78.2% IDA neutralization w.e.f. 1/1/2007. Next date of hearing has been scheduled on 3/11/2017.Please click here for the reply filed by DOT to RLC Mumbai.

14.10.2017

Petition filed by MTNL against United Forum and others was heard on 09.10.2017 by Bombay High Court.Sri. A. K. Kaushik appeared as Counsel for UForum. Office bearers of all Unions and Associations were also present.DoT’s lawyer pleaded for more time.Hon’ble High Court turned down the request of DoT/MTNL and fixed the next date of hearing tomorrow,Tuesday 10/10/17.

03.10.2017

In view of the orders of Hon’ble High Court of Mumbai of date 28.09.2017 United Forum of Unions and Association of Delhi has conveyed the MTNL management for deferring the programme of the rally to the residence of Hon’ble Prime Minister Of India which was scheduled for 04.10.2017.Please click here for copy of the letter.

01.10.2017

It is reliably learnt that IDA of CPSU employees is to be increased by 5.3 % w.e.f. Oct-2017.

29.09.2017

MTNL management filed 2 different cases in High Courts of Delhi and Mumbai against united forum and 3 others against the agitation programmes being conducted inside the office premises of MTNL .

The case which pertains to Delhi high court, passed order for not organising such activities within 200meters of the premises of MTNL and asked to appear before Hon’ble court on 17th November 2017.

Whereas Mumbai High Court on 1st date 25.09.2017 asked MTNL Management to come with detailed of mesaures taken by them for which the employees are agitating and next date was fixed as 28.09.2017. On 28.09.2017 The hon’ble court after hearing our leaders and MTNL has asked DOT to come with measures taken by them on this matter. Now next date has been fixed by Hon’ble Court as 9th October 2017. The case is being presented by Sh. J.S.Yadav Chairman of United Forum of unions and associations of MTNL Mumbai.

our case against LICE for promotion from E2 to E3 was on list for hearing in CAT on 28.09.2017 but it could not be heard and next date of hearing has been given as 29 Nov. 2017.

16.12.2017

27.09.2017

A lengthy deliberation took place in CEC held on 27.09.2017 in roomno.756 of kidwai Bhawan and simultaneously in Mumbai and an unanimous decision was taken not to give any undertaking with regards to participation or non participation in the proposed call of strike given by other forum and it was also decided to extend moral support to the proposed strike call given by them. A letter of same sense has been written to MTNL Management.Please click here for the copy of the letter.

25.09.2017

NOTICEIt is for information to all divisional secy./area secy./circle office bearers/CEC members/ CWC members and CHQ members present in Delhi that CEC of TEAM Delhi is scheduled on 27.09.2017 (Wednesday) at 14 hrs. in room no. 756 of Kidwai Bhawan ND to discuss the following

#Strategy for intensifying the protest action programme given by UFOM.

#organisational matters.

#any other matter with the permission of chair.

All are once again requested to make it convenient to attend the meeting well in time along with all office bearers of your respective area with concrete suggestions.

18.09.2017

CO office issued a letter to GM(Admin) Delhi/Mumbai for asking the current working strength and number of vacancies in the cadre of Sr. Manager/ DE (Telecom) for the purpose of regular DPC proposed to be held shortly.Please click here for the copy of the letter.

Congratulation!! Congratulation!! Congratulation!! TEAM salutes to all its comrades / retirees officers & working / retiree employees of various unions /association for making yesterday day long dharna a Grand Success. Just overlooking adverse environment huge number of working/retired employees/ executives participated with full devotion. They gathered at CGO Complex in front of CO office in New Delhi and at Telephone House in Mumbai on 13.09.2017. Thereafter members from each corner of respective cities gathered for lunch hour demonstration and heard the valuable deliberations of different leaders of different unions/associations held after 1-1.30hrs demonstration.

At CGO Complex ND along with other leaders of different associations/unions President of UFOM SH. Mange Ram Sharma, GS TEAM Sh. A .K. Kaushik and Various reputed leaders of RTOWA Delhi addressed the gathering .

“The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval to introduction of the Payment of Gratuity (Amendment) Bill, 2017, in Parliament,” an official statement said. A news from Hindu…..

Our earnest appeal to all of you to stand united and come forward to participate in the Day long Token Hunger Strike by United Forum of MTNL Unions and Associations at Delhi and United Forum of MTNL Unions and Associations at Mumbai on Wednesday, 13.09.2017, in font of the Office of CMD, MTNL at CGO at Delhi and in front of ED, Mumbai office at Telephone House, Prabhadevi, Mumbai and to participate in large numbers during Lunch Hour Demonstration thereon.

All comrades are requested to participate Enmass in the Lunch Hour Demonstration at CGO complex MTNL C.O, Delhi and in front of ED, Mumbai Office, Telephone House Prabhadevi, Mumbai. All Circle, CHQ and Area Office bearers of all Associated Unions and Associations are requested to participate in Day long Hunger Fast since 10 am to 6 PM on 13th September 2017 (Wednesday ) at respective venue.

TEAM Wishes You and Your Family a Very Happy and Prosperous Festival of

Ganesh Chaturthi

23.08.2017

NOTICEIt is for information to all divisional secy./area secy./circle office bearers/CEC members/ CWC members and CHQ members present in Delhi that CEC of TEAM Delhi is scheduled on 25.08.2017 (Friday) at 14 hrs. in room no. 756 of Kidwai Bhawan ND to discuss the following

#Strategy for intensifying the next phase of protest action programme given by UFOM.

#organisational matters.

#any other matter with the permission of chair.

All are once again requested to make it convenient to attend the meeting well in time along with all office bearers of your respective area with concrete suggestions.

23.08.2017

Congratulation!! Congratulation!! Congratulation!!

Inspite of tremendous humid condition and heavy downpour the courage of working/retirees executives / employees of MTNL was seen unmatched . They gathered in huge number for day long dharana which was conducted at K.L.Bhawan in New Delhi and at Telephone House in Mumbai on 22.08.2017. Members from each corner of respective cities gathered for lunch hour demonstration and heard the valuable deliberations of different leaders of different unions/associations held after 1-1.30hrs demonstration.

At K.L.Bhawan along with other leaders of different associations/unions President of UFOM SH. Mange Ram Sharma, GS TEAM Sh. A .K.Kaushik, President TEAM Sh. Thangraj and GS AIBSNLEA Sh. Prahlad Rai ji addressed the gathering . Sh. Prahlad rai ji assured that in this battle of legitimate rights of working/retirees executives/employees of MTNL , full cooperation of BSNL employees/executives will be extended.

AN APPEALDear friends it’s my earnest appeal to all of you to participate in daylong Dharna & Lunch Hour Demonstration on 22nd August 2017 (Tuesday )at Khurshid Lal Bhawan With your Enmass Presence make this programme a Grand Success

A k kaushik GS TEAM

18.08.2017

AN APPEAL

Dear MTNL employees and pensioners !

Once again I appeal to all of you through this write up to stand united and come forward to participate in the agitations launched by United Forum of MTNL Unions and Associations along with our counterpart United Forum of MTNL Mumbai. You must be aware of this programme which I place before you once again as bellow :

​# 4th.October,2017 : RALLY to PMO and submission of (Wednesday) MEMORANDUM addressed to Hon’ble Prime Minister on our Demands on the Charter.

All of you are also aware that through this movement we try to highlight our most important issues, e.g.,

1) Merger of 50% DA in pay as on 1.1.2007 effectively amount to78.2% which is pending since 2nd.PRC

2) Pay Revision in MTNL w.e.f 1.1.2017 by way of discarding the retrograde recommendations of 3rd. PRC as accepted by the Government.

3) Pension (on combined services) Revision w.e.f.1.1.2017

for MTNL pensioners

4) Fresh pension option for Pro-rata pensioners and for those who were deprived of scope of exercising pension option at the time of absorption.

5) Implementation of Government order in letter and spirit for all CPF pensioners in MTNL.

6) Full reimbursement by MTNL of CGHS contributions made by the pensioners.

7) Extending the benefit of Time Bound Promotions retrospectively for those VRS pensioners who were deprived of this benefit despite being eligible only due to inordinate delay in holding DPC i.e. due to lapse on the part of administration. Etc., etc.

M.K.BAGCHI, Convener /UF, MTNL DELHI

10.08.2017

t is reliably learnt that a list of successful telecom executives for look after promotion from SDE to DE (Manager to Sr. Manager) after excluding the executives whose APAR was either not submitted or incomplete, may be issued vey shortly by office of ED Delhi.

09.08.2017

NOTICEIt is for information to all divisional secy./area secy./circle office bearers/CEC members/ CWC members and CHQ members present in Delhi that CEC of TEAM Delhi is scheduled on 11.08.2017 (Friday) at 14 hrs. in room no. 756 of Kidwai Bhawan ND to discuss the following

#Strategy for intensifying the next phase of protest action programme given by UFOM.

#organisational matters.

#any other matter with the permission of chair.

All are once again requested to make it convenient to attend the meeting well in time along with all office bearers of your respective area with concrete suggestions.

08.08.2017

UFOM wrote a letter to CO and DOT wherein the reply to the letter written by Corporate Office explaining their Stand on various points raised by UFOM, was submitted . The point vice answer has been given with due justification in this letter.Please click here for copy of the letter.

04.08.2017

UFOM wrote a letter to DOT/MTNL with regards to conveying the decision taken by UFOM to further intensify the Protest action programme as follows.

Day long Dharna near K.L.Bhawan on 22.08.2017

One day token hunger fast before MTNL corporate office at CGO Complex New Delhi on 13.09.2017.

Mass Rally to PMO and submission of Memorandum to Hon’ble Prime Minister on 04.10.2017

Congratulation!! Congratulation!! Congratulation!!Huge gathering was witnessed at corporate office CGO complex New Delhi and Telephone House Prbha Devi Mumbai during lunch hours on 04.08.2017. Every constituents of UFOM at New Delhi whole heartedly participated in the demonstration. Thousands of employees/executives and retirees gathered at place of demonstration without caring the irritating humid summer.

Every speaker thanked to each of participant for coming and participating in the protest action programme . GS Sh. A.K. Kaushik enlightened the gathering with his superb deliberation on all the pending issues for which UFOM is protesting. He further informed about next phase of protest action programme and requested all to come with left out colleagues on 22.08.2017 for participating in day long dharna near K.L.Bhawan New Delhi.

Mammoth Lunch Hour Demonstration was staged in front of Telephone House at Prabhadevi, Mumbai by employees (executives and non-executives) MTNL Mumbai under the aegis of the United Forum of MTNL Unions and Associations, Mumbai –in continuation of their agitation against the apathy of MTNL management towards their most genuine demands of 78.2% IDA, Pay and Pension revision ,CGHS , Option to pro-rata optees, NE-12 from 1-4-2009 has attracted huge gathering of more than 1500 participants from across Mumbai.

Shri Bhai Jagtap the MLC and prominent trade unionist addressed the massive gathering. Speaking on the occasion he exhorted the employees to fight for their just rights. He expressed that he was surprised at the inaction of MTNL management which is sitting over the demands for years which are very much within their purview. He opined that this is due to inaction of employees themselves who seem to have got complacent after settlement of their pension issue.

Shri Bhai Jagtap assured his full co-operation and company to the continuing struggle of the employees under the banner of the United Forum.

Speakers also included, among others, Com J S Yadav, Com S M Sawant, Com Badri Pathak , Com K Jawahar, Com J J Mathias, Com R R Mishra Com Gulab Yadav, and Com J Sonawdekar and others. All the speakers exhorted the members to keep up the spirit and to show similar spontaneity in the future programmes of the United Forum.

APPEALIt is requested to one and all employee/executive of MTNL to participate in Lunch Hour demonstration programme today i.e on 04.08.2017 (Friday) at CGO complex New Delhi. Please come along with yours other area colleagues for making this programme of protest action being organised by UFOM to achieve our long pending legitimate demands.

03.08.2017

Our case against LICE for promotion from E2 to E3 was on list for hearing in CAT on 03.08.2017 but it could not be heard and next date of hearing has been given as 28 Sep. 2017.

03.08.2017

No proposal to merge BSNL, MTNL: Manoj Sinha. There is no proposal to merge loss making public sector telecom operator MTNLBSE -0.25 % with BSNL, Union Minister Manoj Sinha informed Parliament today. “At present, there is no proposal for merger of BSNL and MTNL,” Sinha said in the Lok Sabha on revival of both the PSUs.

Though BSNL has seen improvement in its performance, MTNL’s net loss for the year ended March, 2017, widened to Rs 2,963.05 crore from Rs 1,945.86 crore at the end of previous fiscal.

The annual income of MTNL also declined by 3.6 per cent to Rs 3,654.69 crore for 2016-17 from Rs 3,793.89 crore at the end of 2015-16.

Telecom Minister Manoj Sinha said based on the financial results of MTNL for the financial year 2016-17, the telecom operator has been classified as “Incipient Sick CPSE” as per Department of Public Enterprise (DPE) Guidelines. Anews from Economic Times….

Our case against LICE for promotion from E2 to E3 was on list for hearing in CAT on 01.08.2017 but it could not be heard and next date of hearing has been given as 03 Aug. 2017.

31.07.2017

Our salute to one more stalwart leader of TEAM !!!Reverse counting of days in service as CAO (BB) for MTNL will stop today evening, for our beloved, dedicated and stalwart leader Sh. V.P. Bhardwaj. A leader who has inspired many of us to work for our colleagues who cannot represent /raise their problems / issues at appropriate platform will take rest from active day to day work of MTNL. He if feels suitable may contribute more for welfare of all employees/executives with his all available time and well known abilities.

His contribution is very vast and result oriented and hence cannot be summed up in this small paragraph written here. Starting with the cadre based Association APSOA then to JAC and finally to TEAM a long journey has been covered by him without compromising with any issue. His positive approach and tireless contribution for achieving the legitimate demands are unmatched even today, when he is retiring. He has set an example for so called leaders of employees/executives, who do not work /contribute for department in the name of their respective post in their organizations. He has not only himself served department with the same devotion and dedication as he served to this TEAM but inspired many of our TEAM Executives for doing so. We are proud of our Stalwart leader and we salute him with our bowed shoulders and wet eyes.

It was a very long association and moments of this journey are unforgettable. TEAM Wishes you a very happy, peaceful and healthy retired life ahead.

31.07.2017

GS wrote a letter to CMD for sympathetic reconsideration of regular promotion date on 20.02.2013 instead of 11.02.2014 in case of Smt. Sadhna Saxena (Staff no. AC-15315) AO (TR) NP1.

Congratulations!! Congratulations!! Congratulations!! Corporate office issued a list of 16 Finance executive for their regular promotion from post of AO to CAO. TEAM congratulate to each executives for their new assignment of Job.

NOTICEIt is for information to all executives of Transmission Area Delhi , that a general body meeting of the area has been scheduled during lunch hours on 21.07.2017 (Friday) in room no.756 of Kidwai Bhawan. Please make it convenient to attend the meeting positively.

Around 500 members attended the demonstration. Speakers after speakers emphasized the need to have an agitation – rather an intensified one to compel the MTNL Management to agree to our justified demands of Pay Revision with 78.2% IDA wef 1-1- 2007, Pay and Pension Revision wef 1-1-2017, CGHS, Option to Pro-rata optees .

Today i.e. on 15.07.2017 ;on call of UFOM a demonstration programme during lunch hour was held at K.L.Bhawan New Delhi. All constituents of UFOM made their efforts with full devotion and determination for making this demonstration a grand success. As a result more than 1000 working / retired Employees & Executives participated in the programme. Leaders of different organizations viz. Sh. Devender Singh GS MTNL OA, Sh. S.N.Pandey & Sh. R.P.Bhardwaj from RTOWA, Sh. Umesh Tyagi from MTNL Karmchari Sangh, Sh. Shiv Sahai GS Bahujan trade union of MTNL,Sh. Suresh Kumar Secy. General BTEF, Sh. Mange Ram Sharma President UFOM and whole office bearer team of TEAM Delhi and CHQ were present to occasion.The whole meeting was presided by very senior leader Sh. R.P.Bhardwaj ji.

All the above leaders addressed the gathering and enlightened them on all pending issues .Sh.Mange Ram Sharma President UFOM, Sh. Suresh Ji Secretary UFOM and Sh. A.K.Kaushik GS TEAM assured about success of this protest action programme launched by UFOM during their respective deliberations. It has been appealed all the members of all affiliates of UFOM to make next programme at CGO complex during lunch hours on 04th Aug.2017 a grand success.

APPEALIt is requested to one and all working/ retirees Executives &Employees of MTNL that ; please reach to K.L.Bhawan on 15.07.2017 (Saturday) at 1 PM for Lunch Hour Demonstration called by United Forum of Union and Associations of MTNL.

It is reliably learnt that DPC for regular promotion to the post of CAO has been completed by CO office yesterday i.e.on.10.07.2017 and final orders are expected very shortly.

10.07.2017

Com. D. Gnaniah, Ex Secretary General, NFPTE and veteran leader of P & T and Central Government Employees passed away on 8-7-2017 early morning at 4.30 hours at Coimbatore. His funeral will be held after his daughter and grand daughters arrive from USA.TEAM lowers it’s banner in tribute to the departed leader.

Brief description of departed leader

Senior most leader of P&T and Central Government employees, Com. D. Gnaniah passed away, today, 8th July,2017 at the age of 96 years in Coimbatore. With his demise, the void is complete.

He started his career as Postal Clerk at Karur, Tamilnadu in 1941.In the same year the applied for and joined in Army Postal Service and was posted at Cairo, where he used the famous Victoria Library which was near his office for extensive reading.

In Army Postal (APS), he worked in Egypt, Cyprus, Libya, Syria and Palestine during 1941-1946. This is during World War-II period.

After repatriation, he joined and lead militant trade union movement in Tiruchirapalli. He participated in first of its kind, All India Postal Strike in 1946.

In the Central Government employees strike during the period from 12-7-1960 to 16-7-1960 he was leading the strike at Tiruchirapalli. He was dismissed from service. Later, after Court orders, was reinstated in service after several months. Full salary was paid as per court orders.

He was the Secretary General of NFPTE during the historic one day strike on 19-9-1968, by the Central Government employees in which P&T Employees took the lead. It was historic in the sense; we demanded ‘Need based wages’ for every employee.

During emergency, he was brought back as Secretary General. Due to harsh curbs on his leave and movement outside, he took voluntary Retirement to discharge his duties as Secretary General. After Janata Party took over, he rejoined duty.

In all, he was dismissed once, suspended thrice, was jailed thrice(once in Tihar jail) besides being forced to take voluntary Retirement for his trade union activities.

He was the Secretary to Staff side in JCM Departmental Council when the historic Bonus agreement in the name of Productivity Linked Incentive was signed by him.He was proficient in Hindi and English and his fiery speeches in Hindi across the nation were instrumental in militant P&T employee’s movement, who in turn, were leading the entire Central Government employees.He was a founder member of NFPTE in 1954 and is the last one among the founders to depart. He held the top post of Secretary General,. NFPTE during 1964 – 1970and 1976-1978.

After his final retirement in January 1979, he was involved in Social, political activities besides Trade union work in advisory role. He has authored several books in Tamil and English on various topics.He was a great inspiration for many generations of comrades through several decades.

We pay our homage to the towering leader and offer our deep condolences to the bereaved family.

07.07.2017

In continuation of the meetings being organised by UFOM for making aware to employees and executives of north area a meeting was organised by Sh. Pradeep Gupta AS (North), Sh. P.K.Vats CWC member, Sh. Ramneek Sharma CHQ VP, Sh. Sunil Kumar Sharma CWC and Sh. A.K.S.Chauhan during Lunch Hour at Shakti Nagar telephone exchange on 06.07.2017. The meeting was attended by more than 55 executives. The meeting was addressed by Sh. A.K.Kaushik GS, Sh. P.C.Saraswat Senior Vice President, Sh. S.P.S.Yadav CS, Sh. K.R.Yadav CP , Sh. R.D.Ahirwar OS and Sh. R.C.Chhabra President WS Unit.

The Meeting was presided over by Sh. D.B.Sharma SDE , All leaders addressed and explained the reasons for resumption of protest action programme. UFOM has decided to launch Protest action programme for which 1st demonstration will be held during lunch hour at K.L.Bhawan on 15 July 2017 with wearing of black badges. It was appealed to one and all to participate in the scheduled programme along with all employees and executives of the area.

06.07.2017

In order to boosting up the courage of executives and non executives of South Area a General Body meeting was organised by Sh. S.P.Singh AS NP, Sh. N.S.Sikarwar ACS and Sh. Ramesh Chand Vice President at Nehru Place Exchange during Lunch Hour on 05.07.2017. Very successful meeting was attended by more than 60 Executives and non executives. The meeting was addressed by Sh. A.K.Kaushik GS, Sh. Mange Ram Sharma President UFOM, Sh. Suresh ji GS BMTN, Sh. V.P.Bhardwaj JGS, Sh. P.C.Saraswat Senior Vice President, Sh. S.P.S.Yadav CS, Sh. K.R.Yadav CP , Sh. R.D.Ahirwar OS and Sh. R.C.Chhabra President WS Unit.

The Meeting was presided over by Sh. Bharat Bhushan AO , All leaders enlightened the members about latest development about various issues being pursued by UFOM and MTNL management is continuously ignoring the logical demands. UFOM has decided to launch Protest action programme for which 1st demonstration will be held during lunch hour at K.L.Bhawan on 15 July 2017 with wearing of black badges. It was appealed to one and all to participate in the scheduled programme along with all employees and executives of the area.

16.12.2017

For awareness among executives and employees about the Protest Action Programme given by UFOM a massive general body meeting of TEAM of GSM / WS area was held in CGO Complex Building during Lunch Hour on Saturday i.e. on 01.07.2017. This was a very successful meeting and was organized by our area AS Sh. S.K.Tyagi, Senior Vice President TEAM Delhi Sh. P.C.Sarswat, CHQ OS Sh. Rastogi Ji and Area President Sh. R.C.Chhabra. The meeting was attended by more than 100 executives and was addressed by Different leaders of UFOM. Sh. Manage Ram President of UFOM, Sh. A.K.Kaushik ji GS, Sh. V.P.Bharadwaj JGS, Sh. S.P.S.Yadav CS, Sh. R.D. Ahirwar OS, Sh. Naresh Yadav AS KBN, Sh. Jata Shankar Mishra and Sh. C.P.Singh from BMTN Karmchari Sangh attended the meeting .

The meeting was presided over by Sh. S.P.Singh DGM of WS Unit. All the leaders apprised the executives about the development of the issues for which Protest Action Programme has been resumed and appealed to one and all to participate in the programmes given by United Forum of Unions and Associations of MTNL

01.07.2017

United Forum of MTNL Unions and Associations served intimation letter to Secy. DOT and CMD MTNL for scheduled Protest Action Programme.

As per Programme on 15 July 2017 all employees & and executive will wear Black Badges and will participate in lunch Hour Demonstration to be held at K.L.Bhawan. New Delhi.

On 04.08.2017 a lunch hour demonstration will be held at Corporate office CGO Complex New Delhi.

TEAM too wrote a letter to Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Sh. Narendra Modi ji with regards to Non implementation of recommendations of the 7th CPC to the erstwhile DOT employees who were absorbed in MTNL/BSNL and since retired and drawing pension under CCS (pension) Rules ,1972 as amended from time to time.

TEAM requested Hon’ble PM to direct the concerned ministry /department to examine our appeal and to do the justice to this section of senior citizens by way of laying standing provisions in MTNL/BSNL for the erstwhile CG employees.